Hey Gabowman,

Thanks for your great input, I also seem to prefer longlining in the spring but change to spider rigging in the fall. Funny I never thought about it before and I'm not really sure why I do that!
If I purchased the Terrova I would not use it in the saltwater I would just do without it for the few times if ever I do go fishing on the coast. But if the other owners agree with you and tend not to use the foot control then I would purchase the Riptide to give me the option of using it in the saltwater.

Thanks

Kim